Cooks - San Antonio International Airport
About The Position
At Paradies Lagardère, the Cook prepares, cooks, and presents food in a fast-paced airport environment, delivering high-quality meals that meet hospitality and brand standards. The role supports a positive guest experience across national brands and local concepts through precise, consistent food preparation and service. The Cook follows recipes and production prep lists; prepares, seasons, cooks, tastes, portions, and serves food; and maintains food quality, consistency, and accurate portioning. The position also involves safe food storage, labeling, and rotation; maintaining a clean, organized, hazard-free kitchen; and following food safety, sanitation, and applicable legal requirements. The Cook operates kitchen equipment, restocks supplies, assists with inventory and food-supply planning, and reports equipment repair or maintenance needs to management. The role requires adapting to high-volume service and communicating with the team to support smooth kitchen operations.
Requirements
- Food safety certification such as ServSafe or equivalent, as required by the state.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfort working in high-heat environments and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical job duties.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of cooking experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, product directions, and brand standards.
- Prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, portion, and serve food while maintaining recipe adherence, quality, consistency, and proper portioning.
- Wash, slice, and peel food items listed on prep lists and follow production prep plans.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and hazard-free kitchen and work environment.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, brand, and operational standards, as well as applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Store, label, date, and rotate food items safely, including monitoring prepared food and storage areas.
- Operate knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assist with inventory, restocking, requisitioning supplies and equipment, and planning or ordering food supplies as directed.
- Communicate with team members to support smooth operations and assist with kitchen duties as needed.
- Report equipment repair and maintenance needs to management.
- Adapt to high-volume service while maintaining attention to detail.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
